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Old Age Samman Allowance

"Old Age Samman Allowance" is a social security scheme implemented by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Haryana. The scheme provides a pension of ₹ 3000/month to senior citizens (60 years of age or older) who are unable to sustain themselves with their own resource

Start date1 Jul 1991
Last verifiedToday

About This Scheme

The scheme "Old Age Samman Allowance" is a social security scheme implemented by the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Haryana. The scheme provides a pension of ₹3,000/- per month to senior citizens (60 years or above) who are unable to sustain themselves with their own resources. The scheme targets the needy and poorer sections of society, such as agricultural labourers, rural artisans, SCs/BCs, and small/marginal farmers. The scheme is implemented through the Zila Parishads. The pension is disbursed through the Panchayati Raj Institutions.

Benefits

₹3.0K · monthly

Pension of ₹3,000/- per month.

Eligibility

Note: You may be eligible based on the information shown. Please verify the official eligibility requirements before applying.

Required Documents

  • > Age Proof (any one of the following)
  • Birth Certificate (issued by Municipal Committee/Corporation/Government Hospital).
  • School Certificate (5th class, 8th class, or 10th class).
  • Voter Card (issued by Election Department, Haryana).
  • Name of the applicant in the voter’s list showing a photograph (issued by the Election Department, Haryana).
  • NOTE: If none of the above documents are available, the applicant must visit the District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO) office and write a letter requesting a medical examination. The DSWO will refer the applicant for a medical examination by a team of two doctors at the district's civil hospital to assess the applicant's age (issued by the medical team).
  • > Residential Proof (any one of the following self-attested documents, issued prior to 15 years)
  • Ration Card (issued by Food & Supplies Department, Haryana).
  • Voter Card (issued by Election Department, Haryana).
  • Name of the applicant in the voter’s list showing a photograph (issued by the Election Department, Haryana).
  • If none of the above documents are available, the applicant must provide a self-declaration document along with any other documentary proof, which will be verified by the District Social Welfare Officer.
  • > Other Documents
  • Aadhaar Card (optional).
  • Saving Bank account details of the applicant with a photocopy of the passbook.
  • Family ID of the applicant.

✦ Required ◦ Optional

How to Apply

IIn-person

Quick Info

Level
State Government
Max benefit
₹3.0K
Launched
1 Jul 1991